The mesoglea serves as an internal skeleton, supporting the body. Its elastic properties help restore the shape after it is deformed by the contraction of muscles.

What does the Gastrodermis do?

Gastrodermis helps in extracellular digestion of food in the gastrovascular cavity.

Where is the mesoglea in cnidarians?

Mesoglea in cnidarians is the connective tissue layer, occurring between the two epithelia of the body wall. It mainly contains water. Also, it contains fibrous proteins such as collagen and heparan sulfate proteoglycans.